A vinyl record is a flat, circular disc made of polyvinyl chloride that is used to store sound recordings. Typically, it has grooves on its surface that are read by a needle in a turntable, allowing music to be played back. Vinyl records come in various sizes, with the most common being 12-inch and 7-inch formats, and they can hold one or more tracks on each side. Vinyl records were popular from the early 20th century until the rise of digital music in the late 20th century. Despite this decline, they have seen a resurgence in recent years, with many music enthusiasts appreciating their warm sound quality and tangible nature compared to digital formats.